Micromax A25 (Smarty) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Micromax A25 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/12/2017 5:12 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:09 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) X Micromax A25 (Smarty) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.3
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1280
mAh

(Removable)

31Points Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS) Compare Micromax A25 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

3 Advantages Micromax A25 (Smarty)	vs	31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
+102 grams (3.57 ounces)29% Lighter	vs	132 grams (4.62 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core152% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR35 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (120MB available)	vs	+16GB (10GB available)84 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)78% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels11 times Higher resolution screen
143 PPI	vs	+312 PPI118% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"	vs	+4.7"68% Larger screen
(back) 1.3MP	vs	+(back) 13MP9 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
2G EDGE	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps635 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1280 mAh	vs	+2300 mAh80% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

7 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

3.5mm jack

FM / FM (RDS)

MicroUSB 2.0 / MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Micromax A25 (Smarty)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	A25 (Smarty)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
Other model names	Micromax Smarty A25, Micromax A25 Smarty	Galaxy A3 Duos SM-A310M/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	India	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Micromax	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2012	1/8/2016
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	56 x 104.5 millimeters (2.2 x 4.11 in)	65.2 x 134.5 millimeters (2.57 x 5.3 in)
Weight	102 grams (3.57 ounces)	132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Micromax A25 (Smarty)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	2.8" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~41.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	143 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Micromax A25 (Smarty)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
System version	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Micromax A25 (Smarty)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6515 (40nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7578 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX531 Ultra 522Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Micromax A25 (Smarty)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
RAM memory	256MB	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	512MB (120MB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Micromax A25 (Smarty)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.236 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 900/1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Micromax A25 (Smarty)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	1.3 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Micromax A25 (Smarty)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Micromax A25 (Smarty)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Micromax A25 (Smarty)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Micromax A25 (Smarty)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Micromax A25 (Smarty)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1280 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	14 hours
Standby	180 hours (7.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Micromax A25 (Smarty)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back
☢️ Radiation rate
	Micromax A25 (Smarty)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.026W/kg (head), 1.289W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.402W/kg (head), 0.482W/kg (body)